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Vogue 1275 and what's next

Sewing Vogue 1275 was pretty easy-peasy until the neckline band. The written instructions and the photo just don't seem to make sense. After numerous attempts at understanding how to do it, I finally came up with what will be my best solution. I think there were some finishing steps left out or at least for me there was; so when you are in these situations you just punt! Or make it work!

I hemmed the other Vogue top yesterday with coverstitch machine and hemmed the sleeves for this pattern. I have the hem for this pattern pinned and ready to stitch.

That now leaves two other patterns I wanted to cut out and sew. I am rethinking about the solid brown knit pattern I had planned to use. I have a McCall's tunic style pattern already fitted and I may go with that pattern, but using a different front piece (the pink one) that I have not tried yet.

Anyway, I will post photos soon of the two completed tops later today.

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Websta Widget

Native of Danville, VA. I have lived in VA, TX, CA, FL, PA and now back in Virginia. I have been sewing since Junior High School. I like to sew fashion garments. I have made items for the Sulky Challenge and made numerous wearable art jackets, purses and vest in the past. Member of Roanoke Chapter of ASG.